SB 6331-S - DIGEST

(AS OF SENATE 2ND READING 2/16/04)

Provides that a mandated reporter who works in a facility shall make a report to the department when the reporter: (1) Observes an incident;

(2) Hears the vulnerable adult state that the incident happened;

(3) Hears about an incident from a permissive reporter who has direct knowledge of the incident; or

(4) Hears about an incident from a mandated reporter who has direct knowledge of the incident but who has not reported as required.

Requires the facility to designate staff, known as facility designated reporters, to immediately report to the department any incident, as defined in this act.